| UA Little Rock vs. South Alabama |
#360 in National Universities #10 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,911 Arkansas Residents $22,721 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,116 Alabama Residents $19,092 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,915 Arkansas Residents $15,547 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,561 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,367 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,030 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,110 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter58.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier70.96% |
| Favorable21.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.05% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,216 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,003 |
| Smaller5,939 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,241 |
| Smaller2,277 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,762 |
| Smaller3,105 | Online Student Population | Larger3,884 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher53% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,395) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 513 | Number of faculty | 1,139 |
| Higher$75,216 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,376 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.